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KM53 EDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 146,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cfracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 131,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 131,613 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 122,960 miles

EXHAUST HAS EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS & REAR METAL HANGER IS WORN OF & NOT SUPPORTING

GEAR BOX IS WET WITH ENGINE OIL

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT IS LOW

Pass 5 Jun 2016 115,173 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS EXCESS CORROSION & WORN AT THE JOINTS METAL HANGERS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK AT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PAN IS WET

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ONE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2016 115,173 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS EXCESS CORROSION & WORN AT THE JOINTS METAL HANGERS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK AT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PAN IS WET

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ONE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 95,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2014 95,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 87,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 May 2012 79,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 72,012 miles

front tyres require wheelalignment

Pass 28 May 2010 63,254 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 53,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 44,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,784 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,655 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KM53 EDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 EDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM53 EDJ registered?

KM53 EDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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